02069cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000037001122450028001492640051001773000047002283360026002753370026003013380036003275000031003635080069003945201209004635340045016726530020017178560042017373665UtSlPG20260610133115.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWilcox, Ella Wheeler,d1850-191910aMaurine and Other Poems 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-01-01  aTranscribed from the 1910 Gay and Hancock edition by David Price  a"Maurine and Other Poems" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection of poems, with the first part focusing on a narrative set during the late 19th century. The introduction presents a vivid poetic tale centered around the protagonist Maurine La Pelle and her relationships, particularly with her friend Helen Trevor and the enigmatic Vivian Dangerfield. The themes of friendship, love, and the complexities of human emotions set a romantic backdrop against the lush imagery of summer.  The opening of "Maurine" introduces Maurine as she enjoys a serene morning, engaging in sewing while reflecting on her life and the arrival of her friend Helen. When Vivian arrives, their playful banter reveals tension and underlying romantic feelings, as both Maurine and Helen seem drawn to him. The conversations delve into women’s friendships and the scrutiny of love, setting the stage for deeper emotional revelations and conflicts. This initial part captures a moment in time before the more complicated feelings awaken, giving readers a glimpse into the characters' dynamics and the themes of love and sacrifice that are likely to unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3665